more stats
1,496 ft
Distance
-349 ft
Descent
00:05:28
Avg time
-349 ft
Altitude change
2,960 ft
Altitude min
3,309 ft
Altitude max
3,309 ft
Altitude start
2,959 ft
Altitude end
-23.4%
Grade
-60.3%
Grade max
-4.1%
Grade min
1,496 ft
Distance down
00:05:28
Avg time

Oso Express Details

  • Activities
    • Mountain Bike
    • E-Bike
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Mountain Station
    Nelson, British Columbia
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Diamond Rate
  • Voted Difficulty
    Black Diamond (1 vote)
  • Local Popularity
    90 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • 80 in E-Biking
    • 85 in Trail Running
    • 5 in Hiking
  • Global Ranking
    #70628 in Mountain Biking [+]
    • #32189 in E-Biking
    • #109896 in Trail Running
    • #334722 in Hiking
  • Provincial Ranking
    #3,434 in Mountain Biking · British Columbia [+]
    • #2,176 in E-Biking
    • #6,260 in Trail Running
    • #13,639 in Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Bike Type
    DH, AM
  • Direction
    Downhill Only[+]
    Popular Direction Shown
    • Downhill Only for E-Biking
    • Downhill Only for Trail Running
    • Downhill Only for Hiking
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes up to Class 1

Starts as a fast, wide-open trail that follows an old road until it crosses the bottom of several adjacent trails and gets into more difficult and technical riding. This one of the easier alternatives down to Smiling Buddha.

Tags
Local Trail Association
Traditionally Indigenous Territory

Recent Activity on Trail

Past Week
  • 1 rides
  • 14 miles average
6 Months
  • 46 rides
  • 6 miles avg distance
All
  • 161 rides
  • Last: Sep 26, 2026
Status:
on Sep 22, 2026
Ideal
Avg: 3.77 (3 votes)
Your vote: 0

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      Frequently Asked Questions

      ▼ Where is Oso Express located?
      Oso Express is located in Mountain Station, Nelson, British Columbia, Canada. It is part of the Mountain Station trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.49269, -117.26376.
      ▼ How hard is Oso Express?
      Oso Express is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The average grade is 23.4%.
      ▼ What is the elevation gain for Oso Express?
      The trail has 349 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 2,960 ft to 3,309 ft.
      ▼ Is Oso Express a point to point trail?
      Yes, Oso Express is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ How long is Oso Express?
      Oso Express is 1,496 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
      ▼ Are dogs allowed on Oso Express?
      Yes, dogs are allowed on Oso Express. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
      ▼ How do I access Oso Express? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
      The closest parking and trailhead locations to Oso Express are: View all parking locations in the area.
      ▼ How long does it take to ride Oso Express?
      Based on recorded activities, it takes an average of 6 minutes to ride Oso Express. The trail is 1,496 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace. View recent activity logs for more details.
      ▼ How busy is Oso Express?
      Oso Express is a very popular trail. There have been 892 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 919 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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